I really didn't like the idea of swimming in a pool but loved the idea of only having to swim 300 yards. I felt pretty comfortable after the first 150 yards. We weren't allowed to do flip turns for fear of hitting another swimmer. So you just touched the wall and pushed off. I was happy with everything.

I need to do more intervals in the water.

Jumped out of the pool and ran to my bike. I decide to skip my biking shoes and ride in my running shoes. This transition was a little bit slow not too bad. I ran out of the transition area with my bike but the timers never got my number. I am a watch hound though and I time everything. Don't leave home without it. (My watch that is)

Don't forget to bring my Tri-belt. I had to pin my number on my shirt.

I didn't have a lot of confidence starting on the bike because I didn't know the course. I didn't expect to be this far up in the pack. I passed 4 people right away off the bike and I was afraid to pass the 4th place guy because I didn't see anyone in front of him.

Stretch before the race.

This was a great transition. Wearing my running shoes on the bike really helped out here. I ran my bike up to the rack, took my helmet off and put my visor on. I then started my run. I was able to get out of the transition area before the 3rd place guy did.

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I was able to catch the #2 guy right away on the run. He started right behind me on the swim so I knew I had to put some distance between me and him. I felt comfortable on the run.

Nothing.

Talking with other Triathletes. I ended up knowing a number of people at the race.


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It was a very nice race. It was well organized and I won a $25 gift card to Tri and Run. This is where I buy my shoes from. I just bought a new pair last Tuesday. I guess I should have waited. I will need another pair in 3 months.